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AFC 2017 Calendar Revealed

01 Jul 2016

Vancouver, BC CANADA - June 30, 2016 - Artists for Conservation is pleased to announce that Signature AFC Member, Cindy Billingsley's painting "Bees" depicting a hive of honey bees, has been selected for the cover of the 2017 AFC Environmental Calendar.

Read more: AFC 2017 Calendar Revealed

AFC's 2016 Book Cover Revealed

30 Jun 2016

Vancouver, BC CANADA - June 30, 2016 - Artists for Conservation is pleased to announce that acclaimed US artist Anni Crouter's painting "Spooked", depicting a Barred Owl, has been selected for the cover of the 2016 Artists for Conservation exhibit book.

Read more: AFC's 2016 Book Cover Revealed

AFC Announces Partnership with International Ornithological Congress 2018

15 Apr 2016

AFC is pleased to announce a new partnership with one of the world's oldest and most important global organizations dedicated to bird studies - the 27th International Ornithological Congress (IOCongress2018)

Read more: AFC Announces Partnership with International Ornithological Congress 2018

RE/MAX Returns as Title Sponsor for 2016 Festival

15 Mar 2016

Vancouver, BC., CANADA - May 25, 2016 - AFC is pleased to announce that leading international real estate agency, RE/MAX will return as Title Sponsor for the 2016 International Artists for Conservation Festival.

Read more: RE/MAX Returns as Title Sponsor for 2016 Festival

2015 Festival Review

03 Dec 2015

 

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5th AFC Festival Set to Launch

07 Sep 2015

RE/MAX presents the 2015 Artists for Conservation Festival - a 3-week art and environmental education festival, featuring a world-class conservation themed art exhibit and expo with 

Read more: 5th AFC Festival Set to Launch

Karen Laurence-Rowe to Receive AFC's Highest Honor

11 Aug 2015

Vancouver, BC CANADA - Aug 10, 2015 - Internationally recognized Kenyan artist Karen Laurence-Rowe has been chosen to receive the Artists for Conservation’s (AFC) top honor: the Simon Combes Conservation Artist Award.  AFC bestows this tribute annually to recognize artist members for their dedic

Read more: Karen Laurence-Rowe to Receive AFC's Highest Honor

AFC Celebrates Nature and Art at 5th "Wildlife at the Waterfront" Gala & Awards Dinner

06 Aug 2015

You're invited to help kick-off the 5th annual Artists for Conservation Festival in style with "Wildlife at the Waterfront" - Artists for Conservation's 5th Annual Gala & Awards Night.

Read more: AFC Celebrates Nature and Art at 5th "Wildlife at the Waterfront" Gala & Awards Dinner

AFC 2016 Calendar Revealed

30 Jul 2015

Vancouver, BC CANADA - July 9, 2015 - Artists for Conservation is pleased to announce that Signature AFC Member, Vickie McMillan's painting "Life, Love and Community" depicting a herd of African elephants, has been selected for the cover of the 2016 AFC Environmental Calendar.

Read more: AFC 2016 Calendar Revealed

AFC's 2015 Book Cover Revealed

29 Jul 2015

Vancouver, BC CANADA - Aug July 10, 2015 - Artists for Conservation is pleased to announce that acclaimed Floridian watercolorist Morton Solberg's "His Domain" painting depicting a landscape and herd of Elk, has been selected for the cover of the 2015 Artists for Conservation exhibit book.

Read more: AFC's 2015 Book Cover Revealed

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Festival Highlights

VanDusen Botanical Garden is located at:

5151 Oak Street Vancouver BC V6M 4H1

Admission to AFC Festival is free of charge.  Admission is required for the Botanical Garden.

  • Art Exhibit
  • Youth Silent Skies Mural
  • Live Artist Demos
  • Live Wildlife Encounters
  • Music and Performances

  • Art Exhibit & Expo
  • Nature & Birding Expo
  • Silent Skies Mural
  • Live Art Demos
  • Music and Performances
  • Watch Films
  • Special Presentations

  • Fill the register form

  • Come to the Festival
  • Spread the Word
  • Purchase a Bird Mural
  • Buy Orginal Art
  • Make a Donation
  • Buy an AFC Book
  • Volunteer
  • Sponsor the Event

 

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AFC Festival 2019
@ VanDusen Botanical Garden
27 Sept - 29 Sept, 2019
Vancouver, BC, Canada

PAST EVENTS

AFC Festival 2018
@ Vancouver Convention Centre
Partnership with IOC2018 (International Ornithological Congress)
22 August - 25, 2018
Vancouver, BC, Canada

AFC Festival 2017
@ VanDusen Botanical Garden
9 Nov - 13 Nov, 2017
Vancouver, BC, Canada

 

 

 

About Us

Artists for Conservation is a Canada-based international non-profit, with a mission is to support wildlife and habitat conservation and environmental education through art that celebrates nature. 

Through international art exhibits, collaborative art-science expeditions, festivals, awards and online initiatives, AFC informs and inspires the public to conserve our natural heritage. Among its membership, AFC serves to foster artistic excellence and empower passionate artists as effective ambassadors for the environment. 

Visit: artistsforconservation.org 

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